Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

American Traveler; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardio Thoracic Telemetry Unit in Peoria, IL. You will interpret EKGs, titrate drips, and care for postoperative cardio-thoracic patients in a 70-bed acute hospital with EPIC EMR.

Shifts are 12 hours at night (1900-0730) with rotating weekends and holidays; travel housing and licensure reimbursements are provided. Strong nursing fundamentals are essential.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS recommended.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• EKG interpretation and medication titration skills required.
• Strong foundational nursing skills required.
• Negative drug screen required for all panels.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Cardio Thoracic Unit of a 70-bed acute care hospital setting.
• Telemetry unit caring for patients with MI, CHF, A-fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgery patients, chest tubes, and esophagectomy patients.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6 on nights.
• PCT support available with ratios of 1:10-12 on nights.
• 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor coverage on the unit.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips on EPIC EMR.
• Titrate drips including Cardizem and heparin.
• 12-hour night shifts from 1900-0730.
• Weekend rotation every other weekend and holiday rotation for specified days.
• Floating to other general medical units as needed.
• Provide direct nursing care including drip titration and EKG monitoring.
• Troubleshoot CPAP/BiPAP equipment as part of patient’s home regimen when needed.
• Unit-specific orientation typically per prior OSF facility experience.

Skills

EKG interpretation

IL RN license

BLS certification

Medication titration

Telemetry nursing

ACLS recommended

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardio Thoracic Telemetry Unit position requiring EKG interpretation skills and IL RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS recommended
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• EKG interpretation and medication titration skills required
• Strong foundational nursing skills required
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Responsibilities

• Work in the Cardio Thoracic Unit of a 70-bed acute care hospital setting
• Telemetry unit caring for patients with MI, CHF, A-fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgery patients, chest tubes, and esophagectomy patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6 on nights
• PCT support available with ratios of 1:10-12 on nights
• 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor coverage on the unit
• Philips telemetry monitoring with dedicated monitor techs, though RNs must read and interpret their own strips
• RNs required to titrate drips including Cardizem and heparin
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts from 1900-0730
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
• Holiday rotation required for Memorial Day Eve, July 3rd, Labor Day Eve, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve
• Floating required to other general medical units
• No call or standby requirements 
• Provide direct nursing care to cardiothoracic and telemetry patients including drip titration and EKG monitoring
• Troubleshoot CPAP / BiPAP equipment as part of patient’s home regimen and heated high flow used only in special circumstances
• Unit-specific orientation typically consists of one shift or partial shift, depending on prior OSF facility experience
• Scrubs may be any color but must avoid children's or cartoon prints as this is an adult unit
• Local rate available for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-738848

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